Evogene

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Evogene Ltd. is a biotechnology company focused on the development and improvement of products for agriculture, human health, and industrial applications. The company utilizes a proprietary computational predictive biology platform to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of its product development processes.

History[edit | edit source]

Evogene was founded in 2002 as a spin-off from Compugen, a computational biology company. The company is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, and has collaborations with various multinational corporations and research institutions.

Technology[edit | edit source]

Evogene's core technology is its Computational Predictive Biology (CPB) platform. This platform integrates big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and biological research to predict and enhance the performance of genes, proteins, and small molecules. The CPB platform is used across multiple divisions within the company, including agriculture, human health, and industrial applications.

Divisions[edit | edit source]

Evogene operates through several divisions, each focusing on different applications of its technology:

Agriculture[edit | edit source]

The agriculture division focuses on improving crop productivity and resilience. This includes the development of genetically modified crops, microbial-based solutions, and advanced breeding techniques. Key areas of research include drought tolerance, pest resistance, and yield enhancement.

Human Health[edit | edit source]

The human health division aims to develop novel therapeutics and diagnostics. This includes the identification of new drug targets, the development of small molecule drugs, and the creation of microbiome-based therapies. The division collaborates with pharmaceutical companies and research institutions to advance its projects.

Industrial Applications[edit | edit source]

The industrial applications division leverages Evogene's technology to develop bio-based products for various industries. This includes the production of biofuels, bioplastics, and other sustainable materials. The division focuses on optimizing microbial strains and metabolic pathways to enhance production efficiency.

Collaborations and Partnerships[edit | edit source]

Evogene has established numerous collaborations and partnerships with leading companies and research institutions. These collaborations aim to leverage Evogene's technology to accelerate product development and bring innovative solutions to market.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD